My silver stack and why I'm moving heavy into 100oz bars

Hey, I hear you on the 100oz bars. Started with smaller coins and rounds myself, but after a few years, I just got tired of the sheer volume. Switched over to mostly 100oz and even some Kilo bars for the bulk of my stack a while back. Less to count, less to store, feels more substantial. Good move!

Interesting strategy with the 100oz bars. Is that purely for storage efficiency, or do you find the premiums are generally better on those compared to smaller denominations like 1oz rounds or 10oz bars?

Interesting strategy, and I totally get the appeal of those big bars for storage and potentially lower premiums. But personally, I'm finding myself leaning the other way a bit, even for larger holdings. Smaller denominations just feel more liquid to me in a pinch, or if I ever want to sell off a portion without breaking up a huge chunk. Obviously depends on your goals!

Hey, interesting post! Love the dive into your "why." Since you're talking about moving heavier into 100oz bars and succession planning, have you looked into how this might fit into a Gold IRA? Physical precious metals can be held in an IRA, and it's a great way to diversify retirement savings.

You might find this guide on moving physical gold into an IRA useful. It breaks down the process and what kind of metals are eligible. Could be a smart move for tax-advantaged growth as you transition out of your business!

That's an interesting move. I've been mostly in gold, primarily because of the easier liquidity for larger sums. My Gold IRA is 90% in Eagles and Buffalos, but I do have a fair bit of physical silver as well. I used to pick up monster boxes of ASEs when spot was dirt cheap, and they've lived in a SDB ever since. Never really saw the point of 100oz bars beyond "more weight for less premium," but I guess if you're holding long-term for potential industrial demand it makes sense. I'm based in Salt Lake, and even during the 2008 panic, finding a buyer for a stack of 100oz bars wasn't as straightforward as moving a few 1oz gold coins, even at a local coin shop. Just something to consider for your exit strategy.

Good on ya for going big! I've been eyeing more silver myself, especially for diversification from my gold IRA. The premium on those 100oz bars is definitely attractive compared to smaller rounds. For my retirement savings, the precious metals aspect really shines with silver at these prices. My 401k rollover went mostly into gold, but I'm thinking about adding a chunk of physical silver outside that. The tax advantages of the gold IRA are great, but sometimes you just want to hold the real thing.

Interesting strategy. I dipped my toes into silver a few years back, mostly junk silver and some 1oz rounds. I was living in Albuquerque, and the local coin shop was pretty good, but their premiums on anything over 10oz were brutal. I kept looking at those 100oz bars, thinking about the lower premium per ounce, and eventually pulled the trigger on a couple through a reputable online dealer. Saved a decent chunk compared to buying locally, even with shipping. It really changed my perspective on diversifying beyond just gold in my IRA. That initial 50k Gold IRA I set up felt a lot more secure after adding some heftier silver bars to the mix outside of it.

Totally get the appeal of those big bars, especially with the premiums on smaller stuff these days. I've been eyeing some 10oz and 100oz for a while now, sitting on a good chunk of cash I'm looking to put to work. One thing that helped me visualize the real-world value over time was this interactive chart from Gainesville Coins on historical gold/silver ratios. It really puts into perspective how much upside silver *could* have relative to gold in a recovery, and helps me decide how much to allocate for big bars versus smaller, more liquid pieces.